User's Guide - Page 14

For CHE9800BCB. Also, The document are for others Maytag models: CRE9800C*, CRE9600C*, CHE9800B*, CFE9000B*, CRE9800D*, CRE9600D*, CRE7900A*

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CARE AND CLEANING
WAPdVING: Before cleaning, be certain all the
elements are turned offand tile range is cool.
Ceramic Glass Surface
To help kee I) eooktop clean, be sure cooking area and
coolavare bottoms are clean and dlv before each rise.
Carefidlv blot up spillovers aromul the outside of the
cooking area as they occur with d_' paper towels. Be
careful not to burn hands when wiping up spills.
Do not use a damp cloth which may cause steam
bUlTIS.
When the surface is cool, clean as directed in the
cleaning chart on pages 14-15. Only use the
cleaning agents recommended in the chart. Other
materials may damage the f'inish of the cooktop,
Do not use the following cleaning agents:
Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders,
scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the eooktop.
Chemicals (owm cleaners, chlorine bleaches, rust
removers or ammonia) may damage the finish of the
eooktop.
Glass cleaners which contain mmnonia Inay harm the
eooktop.
Soiled cloths or sponges will leave an imdsible |_hn on
the cooktop. Grit and soil in these items n/W also
scratch the surface,
Manual-Clean Oven
(select models)
Clean as directed in the cleaning chart on pages 14-15.
Self-Clean Oven (select models)
A self'-cleml oven uses above normal cooking
temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven.
The separate clean cycle eliminates soil completely or
reduces it to a gray ash which is easily wipe(l up with a
damp cloth whell the cycle is complete and the oven has
cooled.
It is better to clean the oven regularly than tn wait
until there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven.
It is normal t})r tile cooktop, oven door and window to
become hot dming a clean evcle Therefore, a_oid
touching these areas during a clean evele. ]_s tile (}ve|l
heats and cools, you may hear the s(mnds of"metal parts
expanding and contracting. This is normal and \_dl! not
damage VOtlr (-)veil.
The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke
and odor may be detected. This is normal and will
lessen or disappear with use, If the oven is heavily
soiled, smoke and odor are common. During th( _
elemfing process the kitchen should be well ventilated.
The oven will automatically begin to heat when the door
is locked and the SELF CLEAN pad is pressed. When
the oven reaches cleaning temperature, the word
"Lock" will light in the display. At this point, the
oven door cannot be manually opened.
TO prevent damage to the door and lock leve_; do not
ibrc_ the door open when the word "Ix_ck'" is displayed.
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DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN I
CLEANERS IN THE SELF-CLEAN OVEN.
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Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle
t, Remove oven racks and any pans, utensils or the
broiler pan from the oven. Tile oven racks should be
washed by hand. If left in the oven during the
self-clean cycle, the racks will become
permanently discolored and may nut slide
easily.
2. Clean the oven frame and door frame with a non-
at)rasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami," These
areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatures and
should be cleaned to prevent soil f'rom baking on
during the clean cycle.
3 Wipe up anv excess grease or spillovers from the
oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking and {law-
llpS during the clean cycle.
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